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[TorqueMonster1]

Thanks for reading my post. I'm new to all of this so I'm hoping some of you can recommend a type, brand and model that you like. I have only been given on kind to try. Fiskars Razor Edge. It appears there are many Razor Edge by Fiskars. ALSO, I'm not wanting to break the bank. I won't be doing a lot of cutting since I'm just starting out so I would like something to fit me and my requirements. Thanks, Mark

[BigRig]

@TorqueMonster1 ,

I get where you are coming from and if not ready to invest in Heavy Shears you may want to go to Home Depot and get a heavy set of Millwakee shears.

[Revv Up]

Recently purchased a set of Wiss10 3/8” shears, I highly recommend them, great price too.

[BigRig]

@TorqueMonster1 ,

You cant beat that price on real good shears!

[LeatherJohnny]

I use these sheetmetal shears when I have to cut leather glued with scrim foam, etc, and they work really well:

[SmokinSCustoms]

@TorqueMonster1

On long straight cuts I just use a thin razor blade and a straight edge. Actually a razor blade is my go to choice on most cutting jobs. They are easy to follow marked line and make cutting curves really easy. I also use a rotary cutter, which allow for smooth cutting. Just be sure you have a solid backer underneath your material.

[John]

This is what I use. Wiss W20 Shears: https://amzn.to/2JEVKCd
In my opinion its will last your lifetime. Some guys like the more expensive ones but personally I prefer these over the more expensive shears available.

[jdenison89]

If you guys havent had a chance to experience Kai shears i would absolutely recommend them. I dont even touch my other scissors anymore and have 6 pair of Kais now. They are a bit more than wiss but worth every penny. 10" and 12" are my go to

[Revv Up]

If you guys havent had a chance to experience Kai shears i would absolutely recommend them. I dont even touch my other scissors anymore and have 6 pair of Kais now. They are a bit more than wiss but worth every penny. 10" and 12" are my go to

They sure get great reviews, I’m wondering if they have the same heft that I like about the Wiss shears?

[John]

I have tried the Kai shears. I can see why people like them. Personally I prefer my old school heavy Wiss shears though. I like how the weight of the wiss shears helps cut. The Kai shears are really light. The nice thing about them is they stay shape for a lot longer though.

I think I saw that @Trimjobber from Bry-tech distributors is having a sale on those KAI shears if anyone is interested trying them out

[jdenison89]

@Revv Up @LeatherJohnny
They are definitely lighter than the wiss but they cut much better, almost effortlessly through leather and jute pad so i dont mind not having the extra weight. They are much easier on your hands since you dont have do put much force behind them to cut.

[BigRig]

My pair of WISS almost weight 3 pounds it seems.

[Scott D]

Kia, cuts like a hot knife through room temp butter.

[BestWay222]

In a tailor business without good scissors just nowhere. I saw this from my own experience, because I have been interested in sewing clothes for many years. I also had a lot of tailors' scissors, but they all did not suit me with something: either the handles are not comfortable, they cut badly, then they quickly become dull.
Knowing about my hobby, for some holiday I was presented with scissors by the tailor's ProMaster Scissors, and that’s all, I didn’t cheat them any more, and for the past 7 years they have served me faithfully.https://leather-toolkits.com/reviews/be ... -scissors/

[BigRig]

@BestWay222 ,

Can you post pictures of your scissors in action at your shop?